Premier League spending fuelled by fear

Premier League spending has exceeded £1 billion for the first time, with £175m spent in the January transfer window and most transfers taking
place at clubs low down the table, driven by fear of relegation

PREMIER LEAGUE SPENDING 2006-16

January window

Summer window

2005-6 £305m 2006 235 70 

2007 260 60 

2007-08 £645m 2008 470 175

2008-09 500 170

2009 450 30

2010-11 £590m 2010 365 225

2011 485 60

2012 490 120

2013 660 130

2014-15 £965m 2014 835 130

2015-16: £1,045m Jan 2016:£175m 

2015 870

JANUARY 2016 TRANSFER WINDOW

Driven by huge broadcast rights, Premier League outspent other four biggest leagues combined

England £175m

Italy £50m

Germany £35m

Spain £26m

France £26m

£110m of Premier League spending went oversea

Source: Deloitte

Picture: Associated Press